About Georgia

Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Its name comes from King George II.

Today it is by far the most visited country in the South Caucasus because its rich culture and surprisingly diverse landscapes make it an ideal destination for anyone loving history and nature.

Savannah is Georgia’s oldest city. Georgia includes three ethnic enclaves: Abkhazia, in the northwest, Ajaria, in the southwest, and South Ossetia, in the north.

Capital: Tbilisi

Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Zugdidi, Kobuleti, Khashuri, Samtredia are the major cities of Georgia.

Tbilisi the capital city is also the largest city in Georgia.

Population: 37.7 lakhs

Currency: The lari coded as ₾ ( ), ლ, GEL

Language: Georgian

Airports: There are 20 airports in Georgia.

Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi have the largest and buzziest airports.

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From its green valleys spread with vineyards to its old churches and watchtowers perched in fantastic mountain scenery, Georgia never dissatisfies.

Tbilisi has arisen as one of the coolest cities in Europe, with a burgeoning club scene, world-class restaurants, and a selection of natural wine bars that easily make it the hippest spot in the region.

Rafting or kayaking on the Chattahoochee River in Columbus – the world’s longest urban whitewater course.

Hike the Appalachian Trail that starts at Springer Mountain in the North Georgia Mountains.

Georgia is bounded on the north and northeast by Russia, on the east and southeast by Azerbaijan, on the south by Armenia and Turkey, and on the west by the Black Sea.

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